National Association of Women in construction (NAWIC) Scholarship

(Established in 2005 and maintained by an annual gift from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) for the purpose of assisting a female student in the final year of a construction-related program in the Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture at the University of Queensland.)

1. The scholarship is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture.
2. To assist in the selection process, the Executive Dean must establish a selection committee chaired by the Executive Dean or nominee (as a faculty representative) and comprising-
   (a) at least one representative of NAWIC; and
   (b) at least two members of the academic staff who
     (i) teach in the civil engineering, regional and town planning or architecture disciplines; and
     (ii) teach in different disciplines.
3. The scholarship is awarded annually on merit to a female student enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's program in civil engineering, regional and town planning or architecture.
4. The scholarship may not be shared.
5. The scholarship is open to female students who are Australian citizens or who have attained permanent resident status in Australia and who have-
   (a) completed the first 5 semesters of one of the following programs-
     (i) bachelor of engineering in civil engineering; or
     (ii) bachelor of regional and town planning; or
   (b) completed the first 7 semesters of the bachelor of architecture program.
6. The scholarship is awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the selection committee, shows the greatest merit, as demonstrated by-
   (a) academic achievement as measured by GPA during the specified semesters of the program; and
   (b) an interest in the construction industry; and
   (c) personal qualities, including leadership potential; and
   (d)
     (i) a reflective essay of 1000 words on the personal choice of study program, experiences and ambitions; or
     (ii) a projective essay of 1000 words on the possible future of the construction industry; and
   (e) such other evidence as may be deemed relevant to future success in a construction industry profession.
7. The scholarship may be held concurrently with other scholarships.
8. The value of the scholarship is $2,500.

Please contact the Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture for information www.uq.edu.au/epsa or apply using this application form by 5 Sept 2008.

The Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship, 2008

Information for Applicants
Established in 1999 and maintained by gifts from Ceridwen Greenfield and friends.

Object of the Scholarship
The object of the scholarship is to assist students or scholars undertaking study or research that will serve to benefit Indigenous (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) children in Australia. The words 'to benefit Indigenous children' are to be interpreted broadly, encompassing undergraduate and postgraduate study, pure and applied research, and including such subject areas as Indigenous health, education, housing, community planning and design, and quality of lifestyle.

Size of Scholarship
The size and number of scholarships may vary from year to year. In 2008 it is envisaged that a single scholarship will be awarded of size approximately $2,500.

Eligibility to apply
The scholarship is open to
(a) undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least two years of an undergraduate course, and
(b) postgraduate students, in the School of Geography Planning and Architecture, and who are pursuing study or research in relation to Indigenous Australia.

Content of Application
The applicant is required to describe (in writing) how their study or research will fulfil the objects of the scholarship (as described above). The Applicant is asked to outline in his or her application how the scholarship will be used to further their study or their research during the duration of their University course.

Submission of Application
Applications must be submitted to the Director, Aboriginal Environments Research Centre, School of Geography, Planning and Architecture, Zelman Cowan Building by 5pm on the first Friday in October.

Notification of success or non-success of applicant Applicants will be notified of their success or non-success in writing by the School of Geography Planning and Architecture. The successful applicant will be announced at the Summer Exhibition in the School of Geography, Planning and Architecture held in late November and will have their prize awarded there (usually starts at about 6.30pm).

For further information contact Aboriginal Environments Research Centre, or contact Architecture reception Phone 3365 3537, Email: architecture@uq.edu.au.

The A.E. Brooks Travelling Scholarship in Architecture

Established in 1962 by a bequest of approximately $60,000 under the will of Arnold Edwin Brooks, Architect, of Brisbane, who died in 1958, and who in his will expressed the wish that half of the amount bequeathed, to be known in memory of his father as the Samuel Wood Brooks Fund, should be devoted to promoting the study of Literature and Political Economy, and half of it, to be known as the Arnold Edwin Brooks Fund, to promoting the study of Architecture.

1. The object of the scholarship is to enable graduates in Architecture of the University of Queensland to obtain special experience abroad, so that the development of Architecture in Queensland may benefit by the knowledge and experience gained by them.
2. The scholarship shall be awarded annually by Senate, on the recommendation of the Program Director of Architecture.
3. The scholar shall take up the Scholarship within one year of the making of the award or at such later time as the Program Director Architecture may in special circumstances approve.
4. The scholarship is open to any person who no more than 2 years before the year for which the award is made has graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Queensland.
5. The scholar shall pursue outside Australia for at least one year a course of work and study approved by the Program Director Architecture including 2 of the following:
   a. study for a higher degree in architecture or a related subject;
   b. experience in the practice of architecture or in a directly related field such as Regional and Town Planning;
   c. travel and study related to a particular field of architecture.
6. If the scholar studies for a higher degree the stay abroad should be extended for at least six months for the purpose of gaining experience or of travel and study as specified in paragraph (b) and (c) above. The scholar is expected to return to Queensland not later than three years after the tenure of the Scholarship began. At the end of the first year of tenure of the Scholarship the scholar shall submit to the Program Director Architecture a comprehensive report on the experience. If thereafter the scholar remains abroad, on returning to Queensland a report shall be submitted on subsequent study, work experience and travel. If so requested by the Program Director Architecture, the scholar shall give at least two lectures on special aspects of the study, work and travel undertaken to students of architecture at the University, or in lieu thereof give such other address or demonstration to students or other interested persons as the Program Director Architecture may approve.
7. If applying for an award of the Scholarship an applicant shall set out, to the satisfaction of the Program Director Architecture, a program of study, work and travel to be pursued.
8. The scholar shall be paid 80% of the value of the Scholarship prior to departure on an agreed study or work program and travel itinerary. The balance shall be paid on acceptance of a final report and fulfilment of any other commitments specified by the Program Director Architecture prior to the start of the Scholarship.
9. For further information contact Architecture reception Phone 3365 3537, Email: architecture@uq.edu.au.
10. This scholarship is not offered in 2008 and will resume in 2009.

R N Hammon Scholarship

This scholarship assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who have successfully completed at least one year of an undergraduate or postgraduate program. Details online at www.atsis.uq.edu.au/student-information/scholarships-prizes.html.

RAIA Cox Rayner Architects and Planners Graduation Prize

Established in 2002 for a period of 5 years, jointly sponsored by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and Cox Rayner Architects.
The RAIA Cox Rayner Architects and Planners Graduation Prize in Architecture is intended to be awarded annually to a graduating student of an accredited architecture program in every architecture school in Australia. The aims of the prize are to encourage a better understanding of becoming an architect, to promote a positive outlook regarding the profession's support for graduates, to promote registration as an architect to involve architectural practices in the training and professional growth of graduates, and to support the graduate's transition from education to the profession. The prize winner is determined by each school of architecture on merit using results obtained in the subject areas of design, construction, practice or legal studies from the final two years of the accredited undergraduate architecture program. The prize is awarded jointly by the RAIA and the co-sponsor practice at either the annual public graduate exhibition event organised by the school or at a separate prize giving event organised by the RAIA.

Prize Components
The prize consists of the following:
a. $2,500 cheque;
b. Certificate of award, presented by the RAIA Chapter President in conjunction with the co-sponsor practice at the graduation exhibition event;
c. An offer of one year's employment (internship) with the sponsor practice. NOTE: The offer of one year's employment is only available to international students if the winner is able to obtain a visa allowing the employment in Australia;
d. Free RAIA Graduate membership for two years;
e. A free RAIA 'Practice of Architecture' course, on application;
f. Payment of Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) Registration examination fees, on application;
g. Payment of the relevant State/Territory Board of Architects (or equivalent) fee for the first year of registration, on application.

Conditions of Acceptance
In accepting the RAIA Cox Rayner Architects and Planners Graduation Prize in Architecture, the Winner will agree to the following conditions:

• Will attempt to use the professional skills which they develop to lead and share their knowledge and experiences with students who subsequently enrol in the architecture program at the School of Geography, Planning and Architecture.
• Will participate in the RAIA seminar to students at their school in the year following the award of their prize and will provide a presentation of their experiences on issues facing the profession at that seminar.
• On receiving a written offer of twelve months' employment from the sponsor practice, they will inform the sponsor practice in writing of that they accept or decline the offer within a maximum of four weeks of the receipt of the offer. If an international student, and a visa is needed to allow acceptance of this offer, will give a copy of the visa to the practice before beginning employment.

For further information contact Architecture reception Phone 3365 3537, Email: architecture@uq.edu.au.